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Nut Goodie Bar Candy

Published: November 11, 2021 | Last Updated: January 10, 2023 | Lisa 7 Comments
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Last Updated January 10th, 2023 at 03:12 pm by Lisa

Mini Nut Goodie candy in white paper cups.

Nut Goodie Bar Candy is an addictively sweet chocolate peanut butter candy bar famous in Midwest USA. An easy no-bake dessert candy served right from the freezer.

Some people call these "Nut Goodies", and they are loaded with creamy nougat and crunchy peanuts.

Start a family tradition with this candy at Christmas, of course, it is yummy all year long.

This recipe comes from the Leaf/Olson family in Minnesota (love you guys!) While staying at their cabin, I took one bite from a piece and fell in love. I simply couldn't stop eating it...

How To Make Nut Goodie Bar Candy

When I first made this candy at home, it makes 80 pieces. So I gave plates to neighbors and friends thinking, "I hope they like it."  They didn't just like it, they LOVED it!

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One of my neighbors comes from a family of candy makers, and she had never tasted or heard of this delicious dessert until now.

  • semi sweet chocolate chips
  • peanut butter chips
  • butterscotch chips
  • peanut butter
  • butter
  • heavy whipping cream
  • Jello vanilla Cook and Serve Pudding Mix
  • maple extract flavoring
  • powdered sugar
  • salted cocktail peanuts (Spanish peanuts or Virginia peanuts)

Step 1: Make room in the freezer for your 12 x 16 baking sheet tray that you will make your candy on, and butter your sheet pan well.

Step 2: Melt all 3 chips and peanut butter in a double boiler (or saucepan/over water pan), stirring frequently over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Turn off heat.

Step 3: Spread ½ of the melted chocolate mixture onto a buttered 12 x 16 baking sheet. Freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.

Step 4: In a (clean) medium saucepan, melt the butter, heavy whipping cream, Jello vanilla pudding mix, and maple flavoring. Melt and bring to a boil (it will separate). Remove from heat and mix using a hand mixer in the confectioner's sugar, and it will come together.

Step 4: Next, spread the nougat evenly over the chilled chocolate layer. Freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm. It will look like this...

Step 5: Meanwhile, add the peanuts to the remaining ½ chocolate mixture and then spread evenly over the nougat layer. It will look like this...

Step 6: Freeze for 30 minutes. Cut into ¾-1 inch squares. Serve in small mini candy/baking paper cups you can find these at grocery or craft stores.

Nut Goodie Candy will melt a bit at room temperature, and it is AWESOME right from the freezer. The candy is soft right from the freezer, and the texture is just amazing.

PRO TIP: Place candy pieces on a paper plate, and cover them with a ziplock bag or an airtight container, it will store well in the freezer for a couple of weeks.

What is Nut Goodie candy?


Nut Goodie is a premium chocolate candy cluster bar that’s been proudly made in the USA since 1912 by Pearson's Candy Company. They make several other famous candies including Mint Patties, Salted Nut Rolls, and Bun Cluster Bars.

The Pearson's Nut Goodie has real milk chocolate, creamy maple nougat, and fresh roasted peanuts. The salt of those crunchy peanuts goes so well with sweet chocolate and creamy nougat.

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Nut Goodie Bar Candy in mini white paper cups.
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Nut Goodie Bar Candy

Nut Goodie Bar Candy is an addictively sweet chocolate peanut butter candy bar famous in Midwest USA. An easy no-bake candy served right from the freezer.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings 80
Calories 136kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Half Sheet Pans
Candy Paper Cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter to grease sheet pan
  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips 2 cups
  • 6 oz peanut butter chips 1 cup
  • 6 oz butterscotch chips 1 cup
  • 2 cups peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter
  • 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup Jello vanilla pudding Cook and Serve Pudding Mix
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract flavoring
  • 5 cups powder sugar
  • 2 cups salted cocktail peanuts Spanish peanuts or Virginia peanuts
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Make room in the freezer for your 12 x 16 baking sheet tray that you will make your candy on, and butter your sheet pan well.
  • Melt all 3 chips and peanut butter in a double boiler (or large saucepan over a water pan), and stir frequently over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
  • Spread ½ of the melted chocolate mixture onto a buttered 12 x 16 baking sheet. Freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.
  • In a (clean) medium saucepan, melt the butter, heavy whipping cream, Jello vanilla pudding mix, and maple flavoring. Melt and bring to a boil (it will separate). Remove from heat and mix using a hand mixer in the confectioner's sugar, and it will come together.
  • Next, spread the nougat evenly over the chilled chocolate layer. Freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.
  • Meanwhile, add the peanuts to the remaining other ½ chocolate mixture and then spread evenly over the nougat layer.
  • Freeze for 30 minutes. Cut into ¾-1 inch squares. Serve in small mini candy/baking paper cups.
  • Nut Goodie Candy will melt a bit at room temperature, and it awesome right from the freezer.

Notes

 

Storage Freezer Tips

Place candy pieces on a paper plate, and cover with a ziplock bag or an airtight container, stores well for a couple of weeks. The candy is soft right from the freezer, and the texture is just amazing.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Comments

  1. Debra Stanfill says

    November 19, 2021 at 8:54 am

    Where do you get the maple flavoring extract?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 19, 2021 at 8:57 am

      Hey Debra! I found mine in a grocery store, but I am sure it is easily found online. This candy is SO GOOD! Hope you make a batch, I do every Christmas. It's wonderful!

      Reply
  2. jean says

    February 20, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    can I mail these to granddaughters, may take 3 days.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      February 21, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      Hey Jean, sadly I would not do that as they will melt. This candy is best chilled or frozen. It is SO good!

      Reply
  3. Jessica Robinson says

    December 28, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great candy bar and so perfect to bring as a hostess gift!! Loving this!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 06, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      Thanks Jessica! This is a family favorite of ours at the holidays!

      Reply
  4. Corrine says

    March 07, 2018 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    Highly addictive. I made these and took them to an office potluck and everyone raved and raved. Great for potlucks and parties or as gifts!

    Reply

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